Vintage 1950s Ivory Silver Brocade Clutch Gold Kiss Lock Pink Lining 8.5"
$29.70 $33.00
✨ Cabinet Curiosity No. 251
Vintage 1950s Ivory & Silver Brocade Kiss-Lock Evening Clutch (Raspberry Lining)
On the outside, this bag is a respectable 1950s debutante attending a church social or a formal wedding reception. It features a demure ivory brocade, shimmering metallic silver floral threads, and a classic gold-tone teardrop kiss-lock frame. It screams, "I drink gin cocktails with pinkies out and send handwritten thank-you notes."
Then you snap open the clasp, and BAM: hot raspberry-pink lining.
It turns out this clutch has a secret life. The interior is lined in a shockingly vibrant pink faille fabric that looks like it stepped straight out of a mid-century supper club. It is basically the purse equivalent of a mullet: buttoned-up bridal party elegance on the outside, 100% high-energy party on the inside.
Measuring 8.5 by 5 inches, it is structured, lightweight, and ready to carry your modern phone, lipstick, and mid-century secrets in style.
The Vintage Pedigree & Artistry
Era: Circa 1955 to 1965 (Mid-Century Formal / Bridal).
Exterior Fabric: Ivory/champagne woven brocade with metallic silver thread floral patterns.
Hardware: Gold-tone structured metal frame with a teardrop-shaped kiss-lock closure.
Interior: Vibrant raspberry-pink faille/grosgrain lining with a gathered slip pocket and divided compartment.
Form: Classic structured metal-frame evening clutch.
📺 Styling & Display Ideas
Vintage Bridal Flex: The ultimate "something old" for a modern bride who wants timeless elegance with a secret pop of color.
Cocktail & Formal Events: Pairs effortlessly with vintage evening gowns, little black dresses, or modern tailored suits.
Vanity Display Piece: Prop it open on a retro dress-form or vanity tray beside pearls, vintage gloves, and perfume bottles to show off that incredible pink interior.
🔍 Specifications, Materials & Condition
Dimensions: ~8.5" Wide x 5" High (Exact frame to base measurement).
Materials: Metallic Floral Brocade Fabric, Gold-Tone Metal Frame, Faille Fabric Lining.
Interior Condition: Excellent vintage condition. The raspberry-pink fabric lining is remarkably clean, bright, and intact.
Exterior & Hardware Condition: Good vintage condition with honest character. The brocade exterior shows minor scattered age spotting, light corner rubbing, and minor metallic thread wear from age. The gold-tone frame shows light surface scratching and subtle oxidation consistent with a 60-year-old formal bag.
A Note About Vintage Items & Their Little Crimes
Many of the treasures at Honeyblue Hollow come from estate sales, flea markets, and consignment shops where interesting things wait to begin their next chapter. Because they existed long before they found me, their pasts are checkered.
Vintage means used: Expect honest, authentic character consistent with age and previous love.
The Smell & Storage Factor: My workspace is pet-friendly and smoke-free. Buyers with extreme sensitivities should review the full Vintage Items & Allergens note in my Shop Announcement.
Curated for Modern Nerds & Old Souls.
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